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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.24, 791.09 and 324.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.24, 791.09 and 324.55 is: 447.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.24 : 791.09 = 324.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.24/791.09 = 324.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.24x = 791.09 × 324.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.24x = 256,747.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,747.09/573.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.89

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